Food Service Worker

Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Child Development Center, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. This is a Regular Part-Time position with benefits. There is an initial recruitment incentive of $500.00 The purpose of this position is to perform routine manual duties in food preparation and food service areas such as preparing fruits and vegetables, simple children's snacks, and other food items. Requirements Conditions of Employment This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation. This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and/or complete food handler's training. This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations - this includes annual influenza vaccinations - and be free of all communicable diseases. Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/09/2025 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must have at least six months food handling experience in a food establishment. Must be able to read, write, and understand written and oral instructions and do simple tasks that are easily learned. Must be able to follow oral instructions, be able to use hand tools for cleaning, operate simple machines. Must be skilled in doing tasks with several steps and must use judgment in sequencing tasks. Must know food-handling techniques to meet sanitation and safety standards. Physical Efforts: Must be physically able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be able to continuously stand, walk, and bend, frequently stoop, reach, push, and pull for long periods of time. Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate, and successfully complete a National Agency check, State Criminal History Check, and Installation Records Check. Must be 18 years of age. Must hold a valid driver's license. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. This position is included in a bargaining unit. Union Name AFGE and Local or Chapter Number Local 1092. This job is open continuously and will remain open for 3 months. You can submit your application at any time. The hiring manager will review applicants periodically throughout the announcement period. This job announcement may close earlier if qualified applicant(s) are selected. Read more Benefits Review our benefits